Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531

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The Royal Diaries proudly presents two-time Newbery Honor author Laurence Yep, whose stunning diary of sixteen-year-old Lady of Ch'iao Kuo takes readers on a remarkable adventure to Southern China in the sixth century A.D., where Ch'iao Kuo, a born leader called Red Bird, is courageous and keenly intelligent.

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The Royal Diaries proudly presents two-time Newbery Honor author Laurence Yep, whose stunning diary of sixteen-year-old Lady of Ch'iao Kuo takes readers on a remarkable adventure to Southern China in the sixth century A.D., where Ch'iao Kuo, a born leader called Red Bird, is courageous and keenly intelligent.

In 531 A.D., a fifteen-year-old princess of the Hsien tribe in southern China keeps a diary which describes her role as liaison between her own people and the local Chinese colonists, in times of both peace and war.

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Set in southern China during the sixth century, this simulated diary skillfully renders the story of a 16-year-old girl who struggles to find solace in a time of unceasing war.
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The setting for this Scholastic "Royal Diary" is Southern China, A.D. 531. Author Laurence Yep recreates the life of an intriguing historical figure, the Lady Ch'iao Kuo. This fictionalized account, written in diary format, chronicles the adventures of the fifteen-year-old princess of the Hsien tribe, who becomes a liaison between her own people and the local Chinese colonists. Regarding his decision to write about the Lady, Yep writes that "The official Chinese histories are usually concerned with the crimes and achievements of emperors so it is remarkable that the Chinese historian, Wei Cheng, dedicated almost four pages to the Lady of Ch'ial Kuo." Yep's entries chronicle the Lady's role in a war in which she uses both brains and brawn to resolve the violent conflict. At times, the entries seem more intent on educating the reader about early Southern Chinese culture than on expressing the young woman's thoughts, reflections and motivations. Overall, Yep crafts a rich portrait of a remarkable adolescent girl and her times that would make a good addition to a history or social studies curriculum. The book includes background material, including photographs and maps. 2001, Scholastic, $12.95. Ages 12 up. Reviewer: Elizabeth Marshall
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  • ISBN-13: 9780439164832
  • Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
  • Publication date: 8/28/2001
  • Series: Royal Diaries Series
  • Pages: 304
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 700L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.46 (w) x 7.69 (h) x 1.04 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 20, 2008

    You might want to read this...

    I was waiting for school library to start and when I finally got this book, it was worse than the painting on the cover. It was sundae without the cherry. I was hoping for description in every paragraph and imagining pictures of what life would be like back then but I got nothing. This book is not terrible but it is not wonderful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 4, 2005

    TITL MISTAKE!!!

    I haven't finished the book. But at the top of the page the blue heading says Warrior of the South and is special edition, but the large view of the book says Red Bird of the South and does not say A.D. fore the date

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2005

    'The pen is mightier than the sword'

    This saying is as true as it is and as it gets. I own this book and have no regrets what-so-ever. Laurence Yep truly knows how to use a pen, a mighty tool, to depict a mighty character, such as Princess Redbird. She is smart, wise, and cunning as both a warrior and a princess. If I were ever a princess, my goal would be to be a wise ruler, such as herself.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 22, 2005

    Man wat a great book!!!!!

    This is one of my favorite royal diaries! No one can resist this historical fiction.This book is about a sixteen year old chinese princess of the Hesien tribe.This story takes place in southern china,A.D 531.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 16, 2005

    Wonderful Royal Diary!

    I first read this book two years ago, and I must say that I went RIGHT out and bought it once I finished reading it. It's really amazing and one of my favorite diaries in this series made. It's a perfect story and it's about a setting and time not really explored, so it's worth reading!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 2, 2004

    this book is so good

    this book is one of the best i ever read it was exciting and fun but all so sad

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 14, 2004

    LOVELY

    THis book is one of the greatest books in the Royal Diaries series!!!!!!! Laurence Yep is a truly amazing author. The book brings together lots of philosophy ideas but makes them unboring. THere is also romance and war in it. This book is AWESOME!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 7, 2004

    Um........

    I didn't really know what to think. I thought it was sort of boring. I wouldn't really recomend this book to anyone

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 22, 2004

    The #1 Royal Diary in my Opinion

    Lady of Ch'iao Kuo is unlike most of the Royals Diaries in its plot. The Lady is treated more like a boy instead of girl being given the privalage to go to school as well as listen in on importan meetings. This is one of the more adventures books in the series. It is well written by and award winny author Laurence Yep. He is able to fully describe what life must of been like for this young lady, with only a few resources. The Lady is a roayl that most people hear very little about though she is probably one of the most exciting rulers in history. I can not give this book enough compliments and I would strongly recomand as one of the first books to read in this series if someone is becomin interested with these books. I would NOT however, suggest some of the newer diaries.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 11, 2003

    This book was great!

    I really enjoyed this book. I love historic books, and this one really hit home. I loved it! I could not have thoguht of a better way to read about history!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 28, 2003

    THOUGH IT WASN'T VERY PRINCESSLY IT WAS WONDERFUL

    This book was wonferful. I loved a every bit of it. i know that this may be surprising but the reason is the writer is sooooooooo good. Though the Lady of Ch'iao Kuo wasn't my type of princess I admired how she was able to win a war (and I hate wars as well). My favorite charcters were Yu and Ch'ai. It was very sad what happened to them in the end. This wasn't my favorite one I've read but it was definately a good one. So read it and the other books because after 2004 (according to Kit Donata who reviewed Cleopatra) they won't be makeing anymore of these books.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 16, 2003

    It doesn't get any better than this!

    I think that if I had to pick any one of the royal diaries to be my favorite this would have to be the one. Though it is long it keeps you interested the whole time. I think that the title is so true because she was a true warrior. Can you imagine your whole world falling apart and many of the people you loved dieing before your eyes. I think that she is what courage is all about.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 8, 2003

    Excellent

    This is an awesome book. The lady is on my list of people I idolize (I have 3 people on this list). Imagine, using snakes and lizards as your allies! I totally recommend this cool and exciting book!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 13, 2003

    It is a wonderful book

    I thought it was great. I would suggest it to anybody interested in ancient Heisen culture. It was filled with battles and adventure. I read it all the way through one day last April. It is a great read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 20, 2002

    Great

    Very good just a little bit slow in some parts but very good.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 6, 2003

    The Culture, the Fascination!

    My email ( wnba_chic_23@blackplanet.com) This book was amazing. Very detailed. The author, Laurence Yep, was very informative and told alot about the Asian culture. It was a great book to read. I recommend it to anyone mature enough to read a good book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 19, 2002

    The Greatest Book Through Royal Diaries

    This book is one of the best from Royal Diaries Series. You should read this book, and tell anyone about it, because you will take interest into it right away!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 25, 2002

    Outstanding!

    At first I didn't think I'd like this book. I changed my mind though, this has become one of my favorite Royal Diaries. YOU HAVE TO READ THIS TO UNDERSTAND!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 5, 2002

    Wonderful

    This historical fiction is fascinating from a Chinese medieval history standpoint, as well as being an engaging portrait of a teenage girl growing up in trying times. My ancestors are from that general area, yet I had no previous knowledge of the local tribes and Chinese colonization in the 500's AD. The topics of war and peace are also relevant for the turmoil of our current times. I enjoyed this book as an adult; (it was mistakenly left at my house by a pre-teen), and am buying copies for my neice and family.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 12, 2002

    Best Royal Diary Book

    This is the best Royal Diary Book. It is a sad yet exciting book. It tells about war, rough times and sadness. The most impressing thing was this author was able to create a story about this girl who lived in 531 AD.

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